Hello everyone. I've been selected to log Myokem's new natural anabolic, Magnitropin. It's a proprietary blend of:
Paederia foetida extract (20:1) --> Test Booster
Cistanche deserticola extract (20:1) --> Test Booster
Gentiana lutea extract (10:1) --> Increase Hunger
(-)-Epicatechin --> Myostatin Inhibitor
Black pepper extract (std. min. 95% Piperine) (fruit) --> Absorption Enhancer
I am 24 years old and I've been training for 2 years, although it's really been 1 year of serious training (dialed in workouts/diet/etc). Normally, I utilize a powerbuilding style approach to working out, which is basically doing high intensity compound lifts with low volume (usually I lead things up to multiple heavy doubles), followed by bodybuilding style assistance exercises.
I usually workout in the AM fasted (unless BCAAs count as being fed) then I try to get my calories in throughout the day. Judging by all of the anecdotal information for these, along with my actual experience with Epicatechin, I see no problem with dosing Magnitropin pre-workout (without food) and then later on with food.
Current Weight as of 8/10/14 (Dry): 193 lbs
Current Weight as of 9/1/14 (9 days into cycle): 197 lbs
Current Weight as of 9/9/14 (17 days into cycle): 198 lbs
Final Weight as of 9/16/14 (24 days into cycle): 199 lbs
Keep in mind, these are not actual 1RM's, which may or may not be higher but I prefer to train submaximally so I do weight percentages based on my training max to ensure clean reps that aren't ugly and questionable. I live a pretty busy lifestyle so I have to leave some in the tank for my actual life.
Old PR's from 2-3 Months Ago at 203 lbs (when lifting at maximum intensity):
Bench Press: 220 x 3
Pendlay Row: 185 x 3
Overhead Press: 140 x 4
Deadlift: 325 x 3
Squat: I prefer volume on these but I still base the weights on a % max. No recent record since I like doing these 5x5 style. 255 lbs 5x5 was my best.
Best Overall PR's as of now at 198-199 lbs:
Bench Press: 230 x 1
Pendlay Row: 205 x 2
Overhead Press: 145 x 1
Deadlift: 360 x 1
Squat: Untested
Diet:
I generally like to go for 0.8g Protein per lb bodyweight and 0.4g Fat per lb bodyweight and then I fill the rest of my calories with carbs to hit my maintenance of ~2700 calories. During this recomp/lean bulk, I will try to be as disciplined as possible to hit a slight caloric surplus, but my appetite already is pretty monstrous and I have a feeling this supplement will push me over the edge and this is gonna be a nasty ass bulk. As stated above though, this may not even matter because I am doing a LOT of jogging.
Supplements I will be running alongside:
Protein Powder (usually a mix of custom 50/50 mix of Whey/Casein spiked with 5g SNS Leucine) or PES Select
SNS Creatine (5g on Workout Days taken with Protein Powder)
Scivation Xtend BCAAs (1 Scoop Pre-Workout)
Controlled Labs Orange Triad (6 tabs per day)
Controlled Labs Oximega (6g per day)
Antaeus Labs Achilles (4 caps per day)
iForce Joint Help (4 caps per day)
I'm only running these because last time I ran an anabolic with Epicatechin in it (Follidrone) it really gave me ridiculous endurance so I drove myself into the ground with insane volume, so I'm taking no chances this time. I've run Anabeta, X-Gels, and Follidrone so I can compare how this works compared to the other anabolics I've tried and give a good final word. After a long first post, let the games begin!
Pics are below. First one is a shot taken dry (relatively) one day before I'm going to start the log. Second one is on Day 25 (1 day after the supplement is finished), with some carb bloat. I am not flexing in either picture.
Paederia foetida extract (20:1) --> Test Booster
Cistanche deserticola extract (20:1) --> Test Booster
Gentiana lutea extract (10:1) --> Increase Hunger
(-)-Epicatechin --> Myostatin Inhibitor
Black pepper extract (std. min. 95% Piperine) (fruit) --> Absorption Enhancer
I am 24 years old and I've been training for 2 years, although it's really been 1 year of serious training (dialed in workouts/diet/etc). Normally, I utilize a powerbuilding style approach to working out, which is basically doing high intensity compound lifts with low volume (usually I lead things up to multiple heavy doubles), followed by bodybuilding style assistance exercises.
I usually workout in the AM fasted (unless BCAAs count as being fed) then I try to get my calories in throughout the day. Judging by all of the anecdotal information for these, along with my actual experience with Epicatechin, I see no problem with dosing Magnitropin pre-workout (without food) and then later on with food.
Current Weight as of 8/10/14 (Dry): 193 lbs
Current Weight as of 9/1/14 (9 days into cycle): 197 lbs
Current Weight as of 9/9/14 (17 days into cycle): 198 lbs
Final Weight as of 9/16/14 (24 days into cycle): 199 lbs
Keep in mind, these are not actual 1RM's, which may or may not be higher but I prefer to train submaximally so I do weight percentages based on my training max to ensure clean reps that aren't ugly and questionable. I live a pretty busy lifestyle so I have to leave some in the tank for my actual life.
Old PR's from 2-3 Months Ago at 203 lbs (when lifting at maximum intensity):
Bench Press: 220 x 3
Pendlay Row: 185 x 3
Overhead Press: 140 x 4
Deadlift: 325 x 3
Squat: I prefer volume on these but I still base the weights on a % max. No recent record since I like doing these 5x5 style. 255 lbs 5x5 was my best.
Best Overall PR's as of now at 198-199 lbs:
Bench Press: 230 x 1
Pendlay Row: 205 x 2
Overhead Press: 145 x 1
Deadlift: 360 x 1
Squat: Untested
Diet:
I generally like to go for 0.8g Protein per lb bodyweight and 0.4g Fat per lb bodyweight and then I fill the rest of my calories with carbs to hit my maintenance of ~2700 calories. During this recomp/lean bulk, I will try to be as disciplined as possible to hit a slight caloric surplus, but my appetite already is pretty monstrous and I have a feeling this supplement will push me over the edge and this is gonna be a nasty ass bulk. As stated above though, this may not even matter because I am doing a LOT of jogging.
Supplements I will be running alongside:
Protein Powder (usually a mix of custom 50/50 mix of Whey/Casein spiked with 5g SNS Leucine) or PES Select
SNS Creatine (5g on Workout Days taken with Protein Powder)
Scivation Xtend BCAAs (1 Scoop Pre-Workout)
Controlled Labs Orange Triad (6 tabs per day)
Controlled Labs Oximega (6g per day)
Antaeus Labs Achilles (4 caps per day)
iForce Joint Help (4 caps per day)
I'm only running these because last time I ran an anabolic with Epicatechin in it (Follidrone) it really gave me ridiculous endurance so I drove myself into the ground with insane volume, so I'm taking no chances this time. I've run Anabeta, X-Gels, and Follidrone so I can compare how this works compared to the other anabolics I've tried and give a good final word. After a long first post, let the games begin!
Pics are below. First one is a shot taken dry (relatively) one day before I'm going to start the log. Second one is on Day 25 (1 day after the supplement is finished), with some carb bloat. I am not flexing in either picture.
Final pic/weigh in is up. I'm 199 lbs right now up from 193. Starting this log, I was on a very low carb diet (under 100 carbs) so I can accustom the weight gain to a mix of water weight/all that other good stuff from the extra carbs, but also some from the supplement. I ate on a constant 400-700 calorie surplus this log, and on some days, it was so brutal I didn't even count and in the final picture, I didn't gain that much fat if at all. (I couldn't get the angle and stuff that I got on the first picture but I can generally tell that my mid section is the same). What I should add is that my back is looking more defined/bigger and my legs gained size (my jeans are overall tighter around my legs). I also nailed out many various PRs that I'm proud of. These are the results that I've noticed on my short 24 day run and most anecdotal feedback shows that it's ingredients Cistanche/Epicatechin shine in the later weeks.
Some things I noticed during the course of time:
- Possible strength increase (depends how you perceive strength. I was constantly able to increase weights/reps on my exercises but since I've haven't maximally lifted until the end of the log, it's hard to tell)
- Increased muscular endurance (as seen by my constant assistance exercises increasing)
- Better cardiovascular endurance (easier breathing in between sets and easier to jog/sprint)
- Reduced perception of fatigue (I just felt like I could push through my workouts even though they were lengthy sometimes)
- Hunger
- Vascularity/pumps (especially when working out)
- Positive body composition effects (I ate on a massive surplus and I barely gained fat IMO)
- Libido boost
- Oily skin (maybe this was just me, but I'm acne prone)
- Increased sweating (but maybe this is due to extra volume/shorter rest, etc)
Other things I noticed that went away:
- Cramping (after hydrating more after the first workout, I never had this again. No Taurine required)
- Hunger (yes, I've listed this twice. Some days the hunger was manageable. Some days the hunger was ridiculous. I am not sure if it's the timing of taking it that effects this)
Thanks to Myokem for allowing me to log this! It's a great product for bulking and it'll definitely force you to eat. You definitely shouldn't be afraid to eat on this though because I feel it's body composition effects help mitigate the fat gain. I'd run this for a second bottle if I didn't have to mind my food budget. The ergogenic effects were great though and definitely will help you push past plateaus.